How to Bake the Perfect Chocolate Cake

Gather Your Ingredients

You will need flour, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, butter, baking powder, milk, and vanilla extract. Make sure all ingredients are fresh.

Preheat the Oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Preheating ensures even baking and the perfect texture.

Mix Dry Ingredient

In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder. This helps in even distribution of flavors.

Mix Wet Ingredient

In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredient

Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Stir gently until there are no lumps.

Pour the Batter into a Pan

Grease a baking pan with butter or oil. Pour the batter evenly into the pan.

Bake the Cake

Place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let It Cool

Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan.

Frost the Cake

Spread chocolate frosting or melted chocolate over the cake. Decorate with sprinkles or fruits if desired.

Serve and Enjoy

Slice the cake and serve with a glass of milk or coffee. Enjoy your homemade chocolate cake!